Good morning, Omaha.

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha hosted a housing forum in South Omaha where about 80 local residents discussed affordable homes, job opportunities, and concerns over immigration enforcement.

State Sens. Margo Juarez and Dunixi Guereca addressed issues of public representation and economic impact at the event.

Nebraska Game and Parks hosted a free community fishing night at Benson Park where instructors loaned equipment and offered guidance to help residents enjoy nature, and more fishing events are planned across Nebraska later this month.

The Destruction Drill Team, a North Omaha youth group, has launched its 260 Footprints fundraiser to cover travel and lodging for dozens invited to perform at the historic African American Day Parade in Harlem this September + the campaign seeks 260 donors each contributing $25.

The nonprofit Together will host weekly housing stability clinics in Council Bluffs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will offer similar services in Omaha on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays to help residents with rental, utility and housing challenges.

Drivers and residents in a near South Omaha neighborhood report a persistent water leak that has gone unattended for weeks (neighbors label it wasteful), prompting calls for repair.

After an 11-year-old died in Bennington last month, local residents face rising e-ride injuries; Bellevue officials banned off-road vehicles from streets & police urge parents to supervise kids.

Omaha Star CEO Terri Sanders says construction has steadily advanced since December, adding walls, wiring and an enclosed floor to triple its footprint and honor founder Mildred Brown (whose original living quarters will be restored).

The project will finish at the end of this year.

The Omaha Community Foundation has opened applications for Ignite STEM: Hubbard Classroom Grant today, offering up to $500 to K-6 public school teachers to support STEM activities in local classrooms.

UNO's 2026 Jet Linx Aviation Institute Golf Classic raised over $50K to fund aviation scholarships with 144 golfers and 24 sponsors coming together to support student success (three scholarships are now awarded annually).

Yesterday morning, Blackstone residents saw standing water near 38th and Farnam that raised safety concerns for Colonial Hotel residents, so Omaha officials deployed barricades, a berm, and a pump to mitigate issues during ongoing road work.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha as the number one hospital for the 15th year in a row after reviewing over 4,500 hospitals nationwide.

Its cancer and GI surgery programs ranked among the nation’s top 50.

Shredders in Countryside Village now limits call-in orders and adds an outdoor patio for dine-in guests, serving 12-inch pizzas that evoke '90s nostalgia with upgraded ingredients.

The restaurant aims to bring back cherished flavors while keeping wait times manageable.

Secret Formula Live with Spirit Awake & GRiMDOG

8-11 p.m. — Reverb Lounge — $10 ADV / $15 DOS — Experience the grooves of Omaha's local progressive rock scene with Secret Formula.

Andy Frasco Live in Omaha

7-8:30 p.m. — Slowdown — Ticketed event — Experience high-energy performances blending rock, funk, blues, and soul from Andy Frasco and The U.N.

Willow Avalon Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Waiting Room Lounge — Tickets not provided — Experience the electrifying talents of Willow Avalon, a rising star in country music.